I-81 Replacement

Officials say everything is running right on schedule.

The ramp connects drivers leaving Syracuse and the northern suburbs without disrupting the mainline flow of I-81.

Drivers can receive notifications about lane closures and other information in real time.

Crews can still do a variety of work in the cold except pour concrete for bridge decks.

The skills translate beyond the highway project, and can be applied to upcoming construction projects such as Micron's chip fab plant.

For example, the department of labor recently opened a jobseeker intake form to streamline the the hiring process.

The State Departments of Labor and Transportation are highlighting success with local hiring, ensuring city residents have the opportunity to work on the $2.25 billion project.

This phase of the I-81 project is the first to take place in the heart of Syracuse.

About 200 people turned out at a recent job fair to gather information and make connections.

I-81 Project to close the ramp to I-481 North from I-81 South will last a couple of years until 2025.